just have to say this news today made my year .... i honestly thought that they would do the odd track but not a new album - hope to hear a new track or two when they come over this side of the pond in october - i really hope that DV is well involved as that whats made grave disorder so good and SWP - just ok

Greatkudu wrote:Funny how people slag Hugh off for using the pledge system.I find it odd that The Damned are using the pledge model,surely they must be able to find a label for distribution.After their

last album,I would be very reluctant to pledge.

Latest albums by Buzzcocks, Stiff Little Fingers, Penetration, UK Subs, Chelsea were all Pledge and are all excellent.
Ruts DC's Pledge album also due next month.

Never had a problem with Pledge.
But if you don't want to you don't have to.
The CD will be in the shops about 6 months later.

getting an album deal these days must be fkn frustrating for these types of bands. although they have a global fanbase....record companies just won't touch 'em so the pledge system is their only option. DV actually mentions how hard it is getting a record out these days in the movie. and also....if you remember what happened when Offspring signed the damned to their Nitro label, who by the way, are one of offsprings biggest influences....when they heard grave disorder....they dropped 'em. they were expecting a full on punk album and got a mix of punk/goth/psychedelia....not in keeping with the Nitro sound. who the fuck are these guys???? never trust a band that flys to gigs in their own plane....flown by the singer. they've had 'suitcases' of cash thrown at them over the years courtesy of MTV and they have the nerve to drop The Damned 'cos they didn't like their new album......FUUUUUCK OFFFF!!!!!